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Biology

Biology

For more information on the Biology Program, please contact the program coordinator, Bob Weck at (618) 235-2700 BC x5607 or bob.weck@swic.edu.

Biology majors may work toward degrees in environmental fields such as botany, zoology, ecology, forestry, agriculture, or wildlife; preprofessional fields such as pre-medicine, predentistry, pre-pharmacy, or pre-veterinary; or education such as elementary, secondary or college science teaching.

Biology Student

Career Opportunities

A variety of careers are open to students who graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology including:

  • Biologist
  • Physiologist
  • Teacher
  • Infection Center Control Specialist
  • Marine Biologist
  • Ecologist
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Geneticist
  • Veterinarian
  • Microbiologist
  • Anesthesiologist
  • Taxonomist
  • Mortician
  • Public Health Worker
  • Horticulturist

Program Available:

Associate in Science Degree (AS) (0002)

This program provides the academic background, and hands-on experience for students going into one of the above careers. View Curriculum>>